Canton Beach vs Gorokan
Gorokan (median $795,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Canton Beach ($835,000). Over the past year, Gorokan (+11.7%) ran 21.7 percentage points ahead of Canton Beach (-10%) on house-price growth.
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Canton Beach and Gorokan side by side
| Measure | Canton Beach | Gorokan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $795,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.0% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 1,202 | 8,624 |
| Median age | 61 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1161 mm | 1160 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gorokan (942) sits above Canton Beach (936).
- For buyers
- Gorokan is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gorokan carries both higher gross yield (3.92% vs 3.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Gorokan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 936). Gorokan also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Canton Beach vs Gorokan: common questions
Is Canton Beach or Gorokan cheaper to buy in?
Gorokan has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 5% below Canton Beach ($835,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Canton Beach or Gorokan?
Over the past 12 months, Gorokan grew +11.7% vs -10% in Canton Beach, a gap of 21.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Canton Beach or Gorokan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gorokan scores 942 vs 936 in Canton Beach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Canton Beach or Gorokan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.92% in Gorokan vs 3.74% in Canton Beach. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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